Book Christmas train fares now to save

Though Chris Rea might be driving home for Christmas, many Britons will be catching the train. And it will be expensive. Rail fares have continually risen in price well above inflation.

However the Consumers' Association says with four weeks to go, now is the time to book if you want to save cash. How big are the savings, and how do you go about it? %VIRTUAL-SkimlinksPromo%